5.N.1.1 Represent Decimal Fractions Using Models

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What is a decimal fraction?

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A decimal fraction is a fraction where the denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point. For example, 0.5 is a decimal fraction equivalent to 1/2.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over its place value (e.g., 0.75 = 75/100) and simplify if possible.

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What does the term 'numerator' mean?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction, representing how many parts are being considered.

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What does the term 'denominator' mean?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction, indicating how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the fraction equivalent of 0.25?

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0.25 is equivalent to 1/4.

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How can you represent 3/5 on a number line?

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To represent 3/5 on a number line, divide the segment between 0 and 1 into 5 equal parts and count 3 parts from 0.

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What is the value of 0.1 as a fraction?

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0.1 can be written as 1/10.

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How do you find the fraction represented by a shaded area in a grid?

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Count the number of shaded squares and divide by the total number of squares in the grid.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 2/5?

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2/5 is equivalent to 0.4.

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What is the process to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).